Plain Banded Awl
Common NamePlain Banded Awl
Scientific NameHasora vitta
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsPongamia pinnata, Derris scandens, Millettia, Spatholobus, Callerya
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, seasonal in others
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on leaves and creating leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon within a folded leaf.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, plain white band on the hindwing underside, which is clean and lacks any dark markings within it. A small white spot is also present on the forewing.
Description
A robust, medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, characterized by a prominent, broad white band across the underside of the hindwing and a small white spot on the forewing.
